AR155 Introduction to Mesopotamian Archeology

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code AR155
Name Introduction to Mesopotamian Archeology
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. KAZIM SERDAR GİRGİNER (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

It is an introduction to Mesopotamian cultures and archaeology, which will be covered over four years.

Course Content

Along with the geographical and geomorphological features of Mesopotamia, Mesopotamian excavation and research history, the period from the oldest period to the Obeyd period is being studied.

Course Precondition

Not Available

Resources

H. Tekin, Tarihöncesinde Mezopotamya, Ankara 2017.

Notes

E. Strommenger 1964, The Art of Mesopotamia, London.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognizes the geography of Mesopotamia.
LO02 It explores the history of excavation and research in Mesopotamia.
LO03 Evaluates settlements and finds from the earliest times in Mesopotamia.
LO04 Discusses issues related to Paleolithic, Epipaleolithic and pre-pottery Neolithic periods.
LO05 Interpret the cultures in the Neolithic periods.
LO06 Analyze all stages of Halaf culture.
LO07 Distinguishes similarities and differences with cultures in Anatolia in the same period.
LO08 Discusses all the developments until the Chalcolithic Age.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the basic knowledge of archaeology and advanced applied knowledge. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains advanced knowledge, scientific results and problems related to scientific and application areas of archaeology. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. 2
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses all the skills gained in the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity in line with national and universal needs.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Interpret the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology with a holistic perspective.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Records archaeological data visually and verbally using technological tools. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility in field studies (excavations and surveys) and projects in archaeological sites. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Makes individual and team work in the laboratory environment where archaeological data are evaluated in written and visual form.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the professional field with a critical approach. 1
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Continuously improves himself/herself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic and cultural fields within his/her professional and individual development. 2
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To be able to share information about the field with experts and non-experts using Turkish and foreign languages.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have professional and ethical responsibility.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Protects historical and cultural heritage. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Geographical and geomorphological features of Mesopotamia Literature research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Excavation and research history in Mesopotamia Reading the recommended publications Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Paleolithic finds in Mesopotamia Discussion of the given publications Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Epipaleolithic cultures Literature research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Epipaleolithic finds Literature research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Aceramic Neolithic settlements Reading the found publications Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Aceramic Neolithic settlements and architecture Reading a publication Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Quantification and consideration Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Aceramic Neolithic settlements continue Literature research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Hassuna culture and settlements Reading the publications that should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Hassuna pottery Criticism of the publications read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Samarra culture and settlements Homework topic selection Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Samarra pottery Discussion of the publications Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Halaf culture Final control of homework and discussion of shortcomings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Halaf pottery Homework submission Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Quantification and consideration Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Quantification and consideration Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 06.06.2024 10:13